Senior Scientist - Protein Chemistry

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United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

EMD Serono in Billerica, MA is seeking a Senior Scientist – Protein Chemistry to add to their Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Group (DDTech).

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct independent machine learning research to promote antibody binder design
• Deliver robust, production-quality models that will drive the next generation of antibody design, advancing both engineering and de novo
• Collaborate closely with experimental teams to align with their capabilities, thereby enabling the creation of advanced hybrid platforms
• Communicate insights and conclusions to colleagues in the scientific and leadership teams
• Manage members of the Machine Learning team to drive advancements in our AND-Body platform
• Develop a high-performing and ambitious team by providing mentorship, growth opportunities, and clear career development pathways for direct reports
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability through strong cross-functional communication, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders and driving business success
• Contribute to building a positive, team-oriented biotech culture

Who You Are: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Machine Learning or other Science field
• 3+ years of industry experience in machine learning/deep learning, modeling, simulation, and design, particularly in sequence and structure-based protein design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading and managing projects to ensure protein design relevant objectives are met on time and in high quality
• Demonstrated experience with the state-of-the-art suite of tools for protein design and machine learning approaches (AlphaFold, ESM, ProteinMPNN, RF-Diffusion, Rosetta, etc)
• Demonstrated experience in the Python programming language in addition to standard machine learning tools (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, PyG, PyMC, etc).
• Experience with developing novel AI, structure, or sequence-based methods for biomolecular design

Pay Range for this position: $111,100 - $166,600

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!